RRT (RCP II) Union - SMRMC Respiratory Therapy - 12/40 OT

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while considering the age- and population-specific needs and requirements of each patient. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital within Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare. The network provides inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services in Northern Nevada.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Blood Gas Technologist license from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When assigned as Lead RCP, assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed